Braselton, Georgia
Braselton is a town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson Counties in Georgia, about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta. Braselton was named after the Braselton family that has lived in the area for some time.
The town was bought from the Braselton Families by a partnership between the Ameritech Pension fund and actress Kim Basinger in 1989 for $20 million. The Basinger-Braselton partnership hoped to establish Braselton as a tourist attraction with movie studios and a film festival. Basinger eventually sold her minor portion to the Ameritech Fund when she met financial difficulties. Local rumor is that she couldn’t afford Braselton and had to file bankruptcy.
Braselton is the home of Chateau Elan Winery. It is also the headquarters of the American Junior Golf Association, IMSA, the Panoz Motor Sports Group, and the Road Atlanta race track. Also found in Braselton are the newly arrived major distribution warehouses for Sears Appliance Division, Tractor Supply, Haverty’s Furniture and Home Depot Distribution Center.
The area around Braselton, Georgia has experienced rapid growth in the recent years, though there are still some areas of Braselton that have maintained its unique ‘Southern’ touch.
Attractions and Entertainment
Road Atlanta – Road Atlanta is widely recognized as one of the premier road courses in the world. The 2.54-mile, 12-turn Grand Prix course is extremely challenging for the competitors and their 700-acre park-like facility is fan friendly.
Lodging – Braselton, GA – Hotels & Motels
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Chateau Elan – Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes north of Atlanta but a world away from the bustling City’s high rise palaces of concrete and steel is Chateau Elan. Here on 3,500 acres, French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce a superb leisure resort and conference destination.
Community and News
Barrow County Chamber of Commerce
Government and Services
Barrow County Chamber of Commerce
Health Services
Barrow Regional Medical Center – Barrow Regional Medical Center is located in Winder, Georgia, approximately 45 miles east of Atlanta and 20 miles west of Athens. Situated between two main corridors of transportation, I-85 and GA Hwy 316, Barrow Regional Medical Center serves a primary service area of approximately 50,000.
Industry and Professional
Gainesville Web Design – Gainesville Web Design offers website design and Internet marketing for clients in Gainesville, Braselton, Clermont, Flowery Branch, Oakwood and other area surrounding Gainesville, GA.
Real Estate Agents and Real Estate Companies
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Restaurants and Dining
Chateau Elan – Dining at Chateau Elan, enhanced with the bounty of the award winning vineyards, is a heady attraction for anyone’s tastes. Chefs at Chateau Elan’s eight distinctive restaurants present an array of international and regional American culinary dishes.
Stonewall’s Barbeque Restaurant – Stonewall’s Barbeque Restaurant began as a family-owned business when it first opened in 1995. Since then the family has grown, and so has the business. But one thing is for sure…our commitment to serving great BBQ to great people remains just as strong as ever. Our family has a passion for quality service and delicious food. So stop by, give us a try, and grab a taste of our award-winning BBQ!
Retail and Shopping
Braselton Antique Mall – The Braselton Antique Mall is located in historic downtown Braselton, in Jackson County Georgia, just an hour Northeast of Atlanta. Discover antiques, collectibles, home decor as well as the history of Braselton, GA.
